Colorado's 14ers Renamed In Honor Of Super Bowl

In honor of the Super Bowl, Gov. Hickenlooper has temporarily renamed all of Colorado's 14ers in honor of the active Broncos players.

The governor released his proclamation Wednesday.

So, for Super Bowl Sunday only, those living in Colorado Springs will gaze upon the majestic beauty of--Mt. Joel Dressen.

Dressen is the only player on the roster to graduate from a Colorado university (Colorado State).

Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak, has been renamed Peyton Manning.

Full text of Hickenlooper's proclamation is below:

WHEREAS, the State of Colorado is confident that the Denver Broncos will beat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII; and

WHEREAS, the Denver Broncos gave Coloradans a lot to be proud of this season, including becoming the first team in NFL history to score more than 600 points in a single season and winning the AFC Championship; and

WHEREAS, Seattle makes some, well, OK beer; and

WHEREAS, the Seahawks have a 12th man, whatever, while the Denver Broncos have the greatest fans -- men, women and children -- in pro sports; and

WHEREAS, we are proud of the majestic mountains in Colorado, which is home to 53 14ers – the same number of players on the Denver Broncos’ active roster; and

WHEREAS, Peyton Manning bears a symbolic resemblance to Mount Elbert, the tallest 14er in Colorado, because he stands tall as an extraordinary leader of the Broncos; and

WHEREAS, Matt Prater kicks the football long – an NFL record 64 yards long – and could be compared to Longs Peak; and

WHEREAS, the Broncos offensive line stands together, like our Collegiate Peaks, rooted into the earth and preventing anyone from getting to Peyton Manning; and

WHEREAS, there are many other connections between other 14ers and players as referenced below;

Therefore, I, John W. Hickenlooper, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby hurry up and proclaim Sunday, February 2, 2014,

DENVER BRONCOS-MANIA DAY

_____________________________________________The 14ers:

Mt. Elbert: Peyton Manning.

Mt. Massive: Terrance Knighton - AKA POT ROAST.

Mt. Harvard: Zane Beadles - He, along with others on the offensive line, are as formidable as the line of Collegiate Peaks.

Blanca Peak: Mitch Unrein - He blocks and tackles.

La Plata Peak: Jacob Tamme - Just as this is an impressive peak among the Collegiate Peaks, this tight end is an impressive addition to the offense.

Pikes Peak: Joel Dressen - A Colorado Mountain for a Colorado State University Ram and only player on the roster to graduate from a Colorado university.

Snowmass Mountain: Wesley Woodyard.

Mt. Eolus: Sione Fua - An eloquent name, like this peak.

Windom Peak: Ronnie Hillman - This runninng back runs like the wind.

Challenger Point: Montee Ball - He was a challenger for the Heisman Trophy in 2011.

Mt. Columbia: Orlando Franklin.

Missouri Mountain: Sylvester Williams - He was born in Missouri.

Humboldt Peak: Knowshon Moreno - He "bolts" off the line (Ranked fifth in the NFL in scrimmage yards at 1,586) and tied for fifth with 13 scrimmage touchdowns in 2013. Became the first player in franchise history to record 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a single season in 2013.

Mt. Bierstadt: Robert Ayers - Just like the way that Ayers makes tackling look easy, this peak is one of the easiest peaks to summit.

Sunlight Peak: Omar Bolden - He is known for his power of positive thinking and is not blinded by any sunshine in his tackling prowess.

Handies Peak: Quentin Jammer - This defensive player is known for giving a hand to his teammates and those in need through his Jammer Family Foundation helping foster teens.

Culebra Peak: Michael Huff.

Ellingwood Point: Britton Colquitt - He would be able to land a punt on this point.

Pyramid Peak: Danny Trevathan - Like the Pyramids of Giza, Danny Trevathan's defense is a wonder of the world. He posted a team high 129 tackles, beating his next closest teammate by 44 and is 11th best in the league.

Wilson Peak: Brandon Marshall.

Wetterhorn Peak: Vinston Painter.

San Luis Peak: Kayvon Webster.

Mt. of the Holy Cross: David Bruton - His alma mater is Notre Dame.

Huron Peak: C.J. Anderson - Another impressive peak included in the Collegiate Peaks, he is a fine addition to the offense.

Sunshine Peak: Julius Thomas - because he always makes himself available to find the sunshine through the defenders and make the catch.

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